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Invest4Nature

The economics of nature-based solutions.

Invest4Nature is an EU-funded project that contributes to the creation of a market for nature-based solutions. A group of 15 partners from 11 European countries prepare the grounds for investments in nature-based solutions by evaluating its benefits and economic performance.

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Changing Mindsets: Mobilising More Private Investment for Nature in Europe - a networking event for NbS projects and Nature-based Enterprises at London Climate Action Week

8 May 2026

An exciting networking event for Impact investors, NbS projects and Nature-based Enterprises in London on 24th June as part of LCAW.

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Reflecting on the Tyrol Living Lab with Sigrid

23 December 2025

The project leader of Invest4Nature in Tyrol discusses stakeholder engagement in the Austria Living Lab.

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Invest4Nature Cooperation in Tyrol

23 December 2025

New cooperation within the framework of Invest4Nature with local and regional project partners contributes to knowledge of our nature-based solutions.

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Case Studies

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Cost-benefit analysis of blue-green infrastructure strategies for stormwater management in Grefsen, Oslo, Norway

Norwegian study finds wadis deliver highest benefit-cost ratio (12-17x) for urban stormwater management, with extreme-event design more cost-effective.

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Profitability of erosion control with cover crops in Carnuntum vineyards, Austria

Austrian vineyard analysis finds permanent cover crops cost-effective socially despite €189/ha farmer costs, saving €483/ha in erosion damage.

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Profitability of erosion control with cover crops in Montilla-Moriles vineyards, Spain

Spanish vineyard study shows permanent cover crops save society €278/ha in erosion costs but cost farmers €126/ha more.

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Cost-benefit analysis of an integrated cropping system for provision of environmental public goods at Balruddery, Scotland

Six-year trial in Scotland shows integrated arable cropping costs farmers over £500/ha yearly in lost margin, highlighting incentive needs.

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Efficiency and feasibility of Best Management Practices to reduce nutrient loads in the Carapelle agricultural basin, Italy

Integrated assessment shows fertilizer reduction combined with conservation tillage cuts nitrogen pollution 20% while remaining economically viable for Italian farmers.

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Participatory analysis identifies six economically viable coastal nourishment scenarios for erosion-prone Ovar coastline, balancing physical protection and economic returns.

Participatory analysis identifies six economically viable coastal nourishment scenarios for erosion-prone Ovar coastline, balancing physical protection and economic returns.

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